Palak Moong Dal ( Spinach Moong Dal)

Ingredients:

Moong dal - 1 and 1/2 cup
Spinach - 1 cup (chopped)
Tomato - 1 medium ( chopped)
Green chillies - 2 ( sliced)
Tamarind - 1/2 small lemon size
Salt - as per taste
Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
Red chilli powder - 1 tsp ( or as per taste)

For tempering:
Oil - 1 and 1/2 tbsp
Mustard seeds - 1 tbsp
Urad dal - 1 tbsp
Dried red chillies - 1 (broken)
Asafoetida - 1 tsp

Procedure:

1. Take dal in a pan and add enough amount of water. Cook till the dal is just done.
2. Now add spinach and green chillies. Continue to cook for about 5 to 7 min.
3. Add tomatoes and continue to cook for about 8 min.
4. Add tamarind, salt, turmeric powder and red chilli powder. Mix well and continue to cook for about 4 to 5 min.
5. Meanwhile in a small pan take oil for tempering. Add mustard seeds, once they start to splutter add urad dal and red chillies. Fry for 1 min or so. Add asafoetida.
6. Add the tempering to the dhal. Serve hot with rice or roti.